Climate Action & Resilience

Strengthening communities through disaster preparedness and climate-smart livelihoods. Ensuring inclusive, sustainable practices that build resilience against crises.

Overview

JKASW’s Climate Action and Resilience Program strengthens rural communities in Jammu & Kashmir to prepare for, withstand, and recover from climate and disaster risks. Addressing vulnerabilities such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, and changing weather patterns, the program integrates disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable resource management.

Since 2014, JKASW has promoted community-led preparedness, environmental stewardship, and inclusive capacity building, empowering women, youth, and marginalized groups to actively protect their livelihoods and natural resources. The program emphasizes grassroots awareness, participation, and sustainable practices to build long-term resilience.

Climate Action Program

🔹Key Focus Areas

  • Community Preparedness
  • Local Response Systems
  • Disaster Awareness
  • Emergency Coordination
  • Community Action & Resilience

🔹Key Objectives

  • Community-based disaster risk assessments
  • Formation & training of Disaster Management Teams
  • Strengthening infrastructure & protection systems
  • Village preparedness & response planning
  • Disaster safety awareness

🔹Achievements at a Glance

  • 116 Disaster Management Teams trained
  • 10 Village plans submitted
  • 2,600+ people trained in DRR
  • 12 schools supported
  • High participation of women & children

Key Programs Under Climate Action & Resilience

Objective

  • Build community resilience by preparing vulnerable groups for natural and man-made disasters.
  • Strengthen local capacities for risk reduction, early warning, and quick recovery.
  • Ensure children, women, and marginalized groups are at the center of disaster preparedness plans.

 

Objective

  • Provide timely and effective humanitarian support during emergencies.
  • Safeguard lives, dignity, and rights of disaster-affected populations.
  • Ensure a child- and gender-sensitive approach in relief and rehabilitation.

 

Objective

  • Build community capacities with skills that support climate adaptation and eco-friendly livelihoods.

  • Empower youth and women with knowledge and tools to respond effectively to climate challenges.

  • Integrate green skills into vocational training for long-term sustainability.

skill development

Objective

  • Promote income-generating activities that are environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient.
  • Reduce dependency on practices that degrade ecosystems.
  • Strengthen households’ adaptive capacity against climate shocks.
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